56th AGA

 

The 56th AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit

Air transport has a key role to play in the economic and integration of the African continent. It is one of the major driving forces behind the social-economic development of Africa which requires an efficient, reliable, fast and safe air transport system in order to achieve the physical integration and support the development of trade and tourism. At its core, aviation serves as a catalyst for economic growth, driving trade, tourism, and investment. The aviation industry supports millions of jobs worldwide and contributes significantly to GDP. In Africa, aviation industry supports an estimated 7.7 million jobs and $63 billion in African economic activity.

Over the past years, air transport has steadily brought African countries closer together and has contributed to the expansion and deepening of intra-African commerce and trade. Since the last quarter of 2023, passenger traffic carried by African airlines has reached the levels of 2019, while intra-African connectivity already surpassed the pre-COVID level. This progress is being backed by deliberate initiatives from the industry stakeholders, and AFRAA’s priorities are aligned to support the sector accordingly.

It is therefore critical that leaders and decision-makers from the air transport sector and travel ecosystem put their weight behind the aviation sector in order for us to create the much needed enabling environment for air transport business to thrive and contribute to the continent’s sustainable rapid development.

About the AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit

The 56th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit will be held in November 2024 in Cairo – Egypt. The AGA will be proudly hosted by EgyptAir under the high patronage of the Civil Aviation Authority of Egypt. The event is expected to attract about 500 high profile delegates from the aviation industry in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.

The AFRAA AGA is the biggest aviation Summit in Africa and will be attended by Chairmen and CEOs from African airlines, ICAO, IATA, AFCAC, civil aviation authorities, airport companies, air navigation services providers as well as aircraft and engine manufacturers, component suppliers, and many other service providers. The event will discuss issues on the development of air transport in Africa in general and development opportunities for African airlines in particular. Air transport in Africa is an economic bridge – linking people, goods and capital to markets and industries and integrating the vast continent.

In addition to statutory Assembly matters to be discussed, there will be exhibition of products, solutions and latest technologies in aviation by reputable service providers from across the world. Further, the AGA also avails quality time and opportunity for networking and business meetings among African airlines, industry partners and service providers.

Industry Resolutions taken at the AGA

Air transport leaders and decision makers will adopt industry resolutions that will set a roadmap for transformation and the economic development of air transport in Africa at the Assembly.

Benefits of attending the event (to delegates)

  • Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on how to enhance business in the evolving market.
  • Discover how to leverage on new technology the smart and cost-effective way.
  • Participate in discussion on how to deliver customers centric service, increase operational efficiency and reduce cost through smart strategies.
  • Participate and network in a relaxed setting at the social events on the programme lineup: delegates’ tour, welcome cocktail and gala dinner.
  • Learn how to restructure your business to take advantage of emerging opportunities.
  • Find out where the business opportunities are, which routes to operate and how your network can be coordinated to yield the best results.
  • Sustain business growth by exploiting financing opportunities for aircraft, technology and other equipment.
  • High value networking and exhibitions all in one place.
  • Build relationships with airlines and suppliers.

Marketing Opportunities through Sponsorship & Exhibition

The AGA offers excellent marketing and visibility opportunities to aviation-related service providers through sponsorship and exhibition. The exposure and networking opportunities are invaluable, through the interaction with key decision makers.

General benefits of sponsorship include:

  • Speaker slot in main conference.
  • Complimentary delegate passes for the conference.
  • Views from an estimated 500+ attendees.
  • Your company name, logo, and company write-up linked to the URL of your choice and featured on the AFRAA AGA website.
  • Mail campaigns featuring your company profile, embedded videos and scheduling distributed before the event for advanced planning.
  • Free exhibition booth.
  • Ability to upload press releases, product pictures and descriptions, and virtual show specials and videos; host activities; and more on your virtual stand.
  • Inclusion in digital and social media materials pre-, during, and post-event.
  • Virtual networking through the conference application via chat, Q&A and appointment setting.
  • Opportunity to send emails to Attendees.
  • Visibility on the AFRAA AGA Website.

For more information, please contact:

Marketing opportunities:

Ms. Maureen Kahonge

Senior Manager Business Development & Communications

African Airlines Association (AFRAA)

Tel: +254 725500470

Email:   mkahonge@afraa.org

 

Registration and delegate information

Ms Dicie Okaya

Business Development and Communications Coordinator

African Airlines Association

Email:         dokaya@afraa.org 

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